Freelance Horse Training & Coaching
Calm, thoughtful, progressive work with horses and riders across the UK & Ireland
Work with Damien
Training that meets you where you are
Calm, practical support for you and your horse, at your own yard or as part of a clinic, course or camp.
One-to-One Coaching
A session shaped entirely around you and your horse. Groundwork, ridden work, young horses, confidence, communication or general training.
Explore One-to-Ones →Problem Solving
Understand what is driving the problem, then build a safe and practical route forward rather than simply managing the symptom.
Get focused help →Courses
A structured pathway for developing clearer communication, stronger foundations and confidence over time.
View the Training Pathway →Clinics
One- or two-day clinics tailored to the group, including groundwork, ridden work and Unblock Your Horse.
Explore Clinics →Horsemanship Camps
Two- and three-day camps with practical sessions, individual support and time to create lasting progress.
Explore Camps →Not sure where to begin?
Request an in-person visit or send a video for remote guidance.
Ways to Work Together
Practical, thoughtful support for horses and riders at every stage. Choose the kind of help you need, or start with a conversation if you are unsure.
One-to-One Coaching
Personal support shaped around you and your horse. Groundwork, ridden work, young-horse education, handling, confidence, communication or general training.
Problem Solving
Focused help to understand what is getting in the way and create a clear, practical route forward.
Courses
A progressive training pathway for building clear communication, strong foundations and confidence over time.
Clinics
One- or two-day clinics tailored to your group, from general groundwork or ridden work to a specific topic, including Unblock Your Horse.
Camps
Two- and three-day horsemanship camps combining practical sessions, individual support and time to develop lasting progress.
Not sure where to start?
Request a visit for in-person support, check upcoming dates, or send a video through Ask a Trainer for thoughtful guidance from wherever you are.
Request a visit → Ask a Trainer →
Horsemanship in Practice
Listen to conversations about training, feel, confidence and the thinking behind the work.
About Damien
I’m a freelance horse trainer and coach based in the North East, working with owners at their own yards across the UK and Ireland.
My approach is calm, structured and owner-inclusive. I help horses and people build clearer communication, confidence and practical foundations they can continue between visits.
I do not take horses in for training. The work happens in the horse’s normal environment, with the owner involved throughout.
"Anything forced or misunderstood can never be beautiful."
-Xenophon, On Horsemanship